This history of schools in Phoenix, Oregon was written by Gladys Sloan with the help of Maxine Corliss and was likely completed in 1958 or 1959. The first building, made of rough logs with cloth covered windows, had slab floors and plank tables. The first teacher was Miss Mary Hoffman (later Mrs. George Vining). The progression of teachers and improvement in facilities though the years are outlined and some information about other Rogue Valley schools is included. The history ends as Oregon's schools faced consolidation under the 1958 School Reorganization Law, joining either with either the Medford or Talent school.

This digitization project was funded in part by the Oregon Heritage Commission and a 2021 American Rescue Plan Act administered by the State Library of Oregon. The original is in the Phoenix Historical Society Museum collection.

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